Quotecard Postcard #29

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Swap Coordinator:	spinjenny (contact)
Swap categories:	Miscellaneous Newbie Postcards
Number of people in swap:	100
Location:	International
Type:	Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:	October 15, 2009
Date items must be sent by:	October 31, 2009
Number of swap partners:	3
Description:
This is one of a monthly series of quotecard postcard swaps held to share a little zinger of wisdom/humour/etc with your partners. It is a pretty basic postcard swap. The only catch is that it MUST contain one of your favourite quotes, but that can be either an old friend or a newly discovered favourite. The postcard can be handmade or commercial. If it is handmade, you can incorporate your quote into the design if you prefer; otherwise you must write it on the back of the card. Please say where the quote is from or give the credit where it's due. You may use quotes in languages other than English, but if you do, please include a translation for your partner. Do not forget to include the swap name and your user name on the card! You will send out 3 of these cards, one to each partner, possibly across the globe. They should be postmarked! Please DO NOT send in an envelope. I will ban if I see multiple no-sends or have any other reason to believe you will not be a good swap partner. Newbies are welcome!! (but must have a filled out profile.) Happy swapping to all! Please contact me if you have any questions or problems. Note: This swap series was originated by @nicole who later handed it over to me.

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spinjenny 09/16/2009 #

This should be a fun, low-pressure swap, so don't feel you have to do a lot of research unless you want to do that.I have a Notepad file in which I save quotations that I like, so I don't usually need to search for them for my Quotecards, but when I want quotes on a particular theme, I put:

[theme keywords] quote OR quotation

into a search engine. I get links to some general quotation sites but also ones which only have quotes on that theme, which often have many more than the general sites.

Some general ones:

The Quote Garden

Think exist

Quotations Book

Quotations Home Page

Quoteland

The Quotations Page

The Quotations Archive

TCPN Quotations

WikiQuote

Nordbaer 09/16/2009 #

Is it also possible to send storebought cards with a quote on the front?

spinjenny 09/19/2009 #

Yes, but that should just be a 'bonus' quote. You should still add another quote on the back, as the swap is for favourite quotes which you have chosen for your partners, not ones you happened to find on a commercial card. Of course, sometimes those quotes become favourites too, and I've used quotes I found that way on later quotecards.

Caerah 09/19/2009 #

I've been able to find the usual touristy type postcards, but where would you suggest looking for more interesting postcards?

spinjenny 09/20/2009 #

Museums and art galleries usually have them, and a lot of book shops and stationery stores/departments have nice ones. There are online sources, of course. Pomegranate have lots of choice, and their "blowout" packs are a great 'pot luck' deal. Zazzle has a lot too, and they have sites in other countries, including in the UK. If anyone has suggestions for other sources, please post them here.

spinjenny 09/20/2009 #

VisionWorks is another good US online source, but I can also get some of the cards they stock from my local 'world store' here in the UK.

onebeautifullife 10/ 6/2009 #

Please tell me where i can fill out the profile. thx.

spinjenny 10/ 7/2009 #

@onebeautifullife ~ I'm sending you a PM (private message). If anyone else needs profile help, please contact me.

lovelovelove90 10/10/2009 #

REALLY excited about this swap. in a couple days i'll sign up cause i have to finish a couple others. :] quotes are one of my most favorite things in the world. <3 <3 - L

spinjenny 10/11/2009 #

Mine too! :-)

camelsamba 10/15/2009 #

wow Spinjenny, those "blowout" packs ARE a great deal! Thanks!!

spinjenny 10/16/2009 #

I've now set up the next swap in the series, Quotecard Postcard #30. I hope you will all join that one too.

solarts 10/17/2009 #

Thanks so much for the different sites for postcards and quote sites.

gingerkate 10/19/2009 #

Today I received an adorable smiley face postcard with a fantastic Oscar Wilde quote! I didn't see a sender swap name, so please get in touch! Thanks!!

redvelvet 10/20/2009 #

I <3 this swap! Hi gingerkate! :p

spinjenny 11/16/2009 #

It now more than 2 weeks since the Send deadline for this swap. I will contact the partners of the only member who has not yet marked Sent. If others of you have not received after a reasonable time, bearing in mind where your partners live, please try to contact them. If you cannot resolve it between you, please PM me, as I will not be checking the comments for this swap any more

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